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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.69, 308.46 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.69, 308.46 and 114.37 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.69 : 308.46 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.69/308.46 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.69x = 308.46 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.69x = 35,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,278.57/205.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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